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Black Bean Quesadillas

Black Bean Quesadillas stuffed with black beans, corn, onions, peppers, and taco seasoning are a vegetarian meal that meat eaters will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 quesadillas
Calories: 619 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
  • 4 cups shredded cheese, divided (Monterey Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, Chihuahua, Oaxaca, and quesadilla are great)
  • 3 tablespoons Butter, divided
For serving
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • salsa

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 7-10 minutes until fork tender.
  2. Stir in the black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Set aside.
  3. Working in batches of 2, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Layer half of each tortilla with ⅓ cup shredded cheese, ½ cup black bean mixture, and another ⅓ cup shredded cheese. Fold it over and cook the quesadillas in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the cheese has fully melted and the quesadillas are golden brown. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas and butter.
  5. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and your favorite salsa.

Notes

  • Choose the right tortillas. Opt for large 10-inch flour tortillas (sometimes called "burrito size") for flexibility and ease of folding. If you're aiming for a more authentic taste or a gluten-free option, corn tortillas are a great alternative. However keep in mind they're often smaller, so you'll need to adjust the amount of filling and cheese accordingly.
  • Don't skip the butter. This helps toast up the outside of the tortilla and get it crispy and golden brown. It makes a huge difference in the taste!
  • Use a good melting cheese. Choose a cheese that melts well, such as Chihuahua, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Oaxaca. These cheeses will give your quesadillas the perfect gooey texture.
  • Make the seasoning! You can use store bought taco seasoning, but for a little more control you can use my homemade taco seasoning recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1quesadilla Calories 619kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 1360mg (57%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 904IU (18%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 517mg (52%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 619

% Daily Value*

Serving 1quesadilla
Calories 619kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 1360mg 57%
Potassium 510mg 11%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 904IU 18%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 517mg 52%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.